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Newburg

West Virginia · 329 residents · 0.785 sq mi
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Newburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,306. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $42,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
329
−9%since 2000
from 360 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
419 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 459 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+18%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1952853754655551990201020202024Newburg
2024226
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,306
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,063 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,506
+66%since 2000
from $9,952 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.323
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing15.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,600
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$615
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.1%
−54.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
14.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
5.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
−19%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(357)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(321)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.5%(25)
Diversity Score18.4%(61)
Diversity Score
18
+792%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.8 min
+39%since 2000
from 29.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.1%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.8%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.1%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newburg, West Virginia?

Newburg, West Virginia has about 329 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newburg, West Virginia?

The typical household in Newburg, West Virginia earns about $39,306 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newburg, West Virginia expensive?

In Newburg, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $42,600, and the typical rent is about $615 a month.

How educated are people in Newburg, West Virginia?

About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in Newburg, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newburg, West Virginia?

About 16.6% of people in Newburg, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newburg, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Newburg, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 34 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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